Even though the Strait of Hormuz is subject to the sovereignty of adjacent states, all other states' ships have navigational rights through the strait.
If confirmed, the episode would mark the first instance of Iran striking a US aircraft since the conflict began in February. The F-35, one of the most advanced fighter jets in service, carries a price tag of over $100 million.
Iran Missile Attack Hits Oil Refinery In Israel's Haifa: Report
Scott Bessent's comments came as oil and gas prices made a renewed surge after Iran hit the world's biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Qatar and threatened to destroy the region's energy infrastructure.
As fast as more countries come and step to the plate to engage with this effort to restore order and to send a very clear message to this regime - that what they are doing is unacceptable - the crisis will end sooner," Israel's Ambassador to India R
Oil, gas and transport costs have surged noticeably amid the ongoing West Asia war that began on February 28 and continues to unfold.
The targeted Iranian ships were also equipped with aerial surveillance systems and anti-submarine missiles.
Iran-Israel War: In Big Step On Hormuz, UK, France Say Ready To "Contribute" To Safe Passage
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar held a telephonic conversation on Thursday over the ongoing conflict in West Asia and its repercussions.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly pressed allies, including Japan, to step in as tensions escalate in the Middle East. With European partners reluctant, Washington is now pushing Tokyo to play a more active role.
Nestle's investigation, including CCTV review, concluded that the employee had been vaping in a disabled toilet.
Pete Hegseth also addressed a report that the Pentagon has requested more than $200 billion in additional funding from Congress to pay for the conflict.
A Chinese man who lived for eight years with a metal chopstick lodged in his throat has successfully undergone surgery, with doctors removing the object through a minimally invasive procedure.
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jordan's King Abdullah II held a telephonic conversation on Thursday, their second this month, expressing concern over the evolving situation in West Asia. The two leaders highlighted the ne
US Intelligence Chief Tulsi Gabbard, while presenting the intelligence community's 2026 Annual Threat Assessment, said that Russia, China, North Korea, Iran and Pakistan are the most significant nuclear threats to the United States.
"India and Oman stand for safe and free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz," he said.
An 11-year-old boy suspected of killing his five-year-old brother in Colorado has been charged with murder, US media reported Wednesday.
After their divorce, a husband has accused his ex-wife of plotting to steal Bitcoin worth millions and luxury watches in a case that's set to test how digital assets are treated by English civil courts.
Russia will refer women who do not want to have children to psychologists under new health guidelines designed to address a systemic demographic crisis.
A Chinese university is urging students to "enjoy the flowers, fall in love" during their mid-term break, an unusual directive in a nation obsessed with getting good grades, as authorities seek new ways to spur marriages and domestic consumption.
An Iranian missile struck an oil refinery in the Israel city of Haifa.
Iran’s strike on Qatar’s Ras Laffan gas facility will cut about 17% of the country’s Liquefied Natural Gas exports.
Qatar’s prime minister has said Iran’s claims that it is targeting US bases is “unacceptable and unjustified”.
Analysts question Tehran’s power dynamics as younger hardliners may rise after killing of leaders Khamenei and Larijani.
Viktor Orban obstructs the implementation of a key Ukraine loan as Russia's war continues for a fifth year.
Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen says 'no significant damage' reported after Iranian strike on Haifa oil refinery.
US president said that Japan was 'stepping up to the plate' to support the US war without offering details.
A missile struck metres away from a Russia Today reporter as he was covering Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon.
CEO Saad al-Kaabi says QatarEnergy may have to declare force majeure on long-term contracts for up to five years.
Countries are looking for ways to contain record-high prices as oil, gas crisis deepens.
Senegal football calls in lawyers as CAS awaits, while CAF president defends decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco.
At least 40 medical workers among those killed as rights groups urge Israel to end attacks on Lebanon health facilities.
US Defense Secretary insisted Washington is meeting its objectives against Iran despite escalating attacks on Gulf.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hints war funding may change, leaving timeline decisions to President Trump.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the US and Israel of “potential tragic consequences” from the war in Iran.
Video from Iran’s Red Crescent showed a child among survivors pulled from the wreckage of a US-Israeli air attack.
Local resident says casualties include mourners at funeral and children playing nearby.
Beijing's muted response shows that when core interests are at stake, even close partners are expendable.
The football federation of Morocco welcomes the CAF Appeal Board decision to award it the 2025 AFCON title.
Israel's strike on South Pars and Iran's attack on Ras Laffan escalate energy crisis, deepen regional tensions.
Gas prices have spiked after Israel’s attack on Iran’s main gas field prompted Iran to attack Qatari gas facilities.
An arrangement that allows each side to claim it achieved its core goals is the most likely path out.
Iran’s regional ambitions are increasingly constrained by military limits, economic pressure, and internal fragility.
Liverpool came from behind to eliminate Galatasaray from the Champions League but injury for star striker revealed.
From factories to supermarket shelves, the Iran war is disrupting global supply chains.